Jaishankar Strengthens India-Ireland Ties During Dublin Visit

By siliconindia  |  Friday, 07 March 2025, 09:10:19 AM IST

Jaishankar Strengthens India-Ireland Ties During Dublin Visit
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is on an official visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland, met with Irish President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin. In the meeting, Jaishankar extended warm wishes from President Droupadi Murmu and discussed the role of culture in national identity building.
Posting details of the meeting on social media, Jaishankar said he was grateful for President Higgins' observations on global development discourse. "Privileged to meet President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin this evening. Transmitted the warmest regards of President Droupadi Murmu. Appreciate his observations on the modern world and its development debates. Discussed the place of culture in building nationhood", he tweeted.
Jaishankar's Ireland visit on March 6-7 includes interactions with Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris, other senior government officials, and Indian community members, a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
India and Ireland have strong historical links, founded on common democratic values, cultural affinity, and growing economic ties. In the nineteenth century, numerous Irish citizens held positions of various kinds in British India. In the more recent past, Ireland has provided vital support to India during the COVID-19 pandemic, donating oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and generators under the EU-ECHO scheme.
Ireland has also been a strong ally of India in the war against terror. In response to the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, Irish leaders criticized the attack and committed to join hands with India and the international community to tackle terrorism.
The Indian Embassy has been proactively urging Irish enterprises to engage with major initiatives such as 'Make in India', 'Digital India', and 'Smart Cities'. The current visit is likely to further boost bilateral cooperation and forge new areas for cooperation in many sectors.
The visit of Jaishankar is a significant milestone in promoting India-Ireland relations, further cementing the resolve to increase diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties for development and prosperity together.

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